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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘7.06% GS 2028’,  ‘7.26% GS 2033’ and  ‘7.36% GS 2052’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “7.06% Government Security 2028” for a notified amount of Rs 8,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.26% Government Security 2033” for a notified amount of Rs 14,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.36% Government Security 2052” for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on June 02, 2023 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on June 02, 2023. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on June 02, 2023  and payment by successful bidders will be on June 05, 2023 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Department of Space
Vikram lander will land on Moon as a tribute to Vikram Sarabhai from crores of Indians: PM Shri Narendra Modi
Institutions set up by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai become center of excellence today: Dr. K Sivan
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Centenary Celebration inaugurated in Ahmedabad today
The centenary celebration of the birth anniversary of the founding father of ISRO - Dr. Vikram Sarabhai kicked off in Ahmedabad today in the presence of dignitaries from ISRO, Department of Space, Department of Atomic Energy and members of Sarabhai Family. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addressed the gathering through a video message.
In his Video message, Shri Narendra Modi said that it will be a tribute to Dr. Sarabhai from crore of Indians in true sense when ‘Vikram’ lander will land on Moon. He also said that Vikram Sarabhai’s ideology leads India to become a powerful country in the field of science and technology. Shri Modi said Dr. Homi Bhabha’s demise had created a vacuum in the world of Indian science. At that time, Vikram Sarabhai gave a new dimension to science with his skills and leadership ability.
Describing Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as a dedicated soldier of Science, Shri Modi said that he encouraged science as well as India's culture and Sanskrit language. He always gave time for the students. Shri Modi said that Dr. Vikram Sarabhai has left a legacy for us and it is our responsibility to take this legacy to the people. He also encouraged school children to participate in the online space quiz launched by ISRO.
Dr. K Sivan, Chairman of ISRO, described Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as a great institution builder. He said that Vikram Sarabhai has made a huge contribution in the construction of Modern India by establishing institutions in the fields of Modern Science, Physical Research and Atomic Energy etc. He said that institutions set up by Vikram Sarabhai have become the Center of Excellence today. He said that in this sense, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is the true Son of India.
During the inaugural programme, an album on the life story of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, a coffee table book on ISRO and commemorative coin from Department of Atomic Energy were released. ‘Space on Wheels’ an exhibition inside a bus was also inaugurated on the occasion.
The yearlong Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Centenary Programme includes exhibitions, competitions to school children, journalism awards and speeches by eminent personalities. The programme will be conducted across 100 selected cities all over India commencing today and ending on August 12, 2020 with the valedictory function at Thiruvananthapuram.
Former Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Dr. B N Suresh, Former Director of Space Application Center and a close associate of Dr. Sarabhai Shri Pramod Kale, Former Chairman of ISRO Dr. Kasturirangan, Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Shri K N Vyas, former chairman of Department of Atomic Energy Shri M R Shrinivasan and Son of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Dr. Karthikeya Sarabhai were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Communications
do NOT use unauthorized telecom services  through signals of foreign telecom service providers in Indian territory or illegal foreign SIM card sold in India
Use of telecom services  through the signals of foreign telecom service Providers in Indian territory or illegal foreign SIM card sold in India violates the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and persons involved in such types of acts are liable to punishment as per provision of Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and other applicable act / rule.
Public is advised not to use unauthorized telecom services  through the signals of foreign telecom service providers in Indian territory or illegal foreign SIM card sold in India.
In the national interest, any such activity regarding sale of illegal foreign SIM card in India or use of unauthorized telecom services  through the signals of foreign telecom service providers in Indian territory may immediately be reported to the local police authorities.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
International Law Vocabulary a guidance document for Countries which are party to Multilateral Treaties/Conventions and aims at common understanding of the basic terminology of International law
The Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today informed that the International Law Vocabulary is a guidance document for the Countries which are party to Multilateral Treaties/Conventions and aims at common understanding of the basic terminology of International law. Countries choose different formulations and language that suits the Treaty to be signed. International Law is a living organ and India adheres to the best International Law practice followed globally while entering into the Treaties whether Multilateral or Bilateral and opts for the most suitable vocabulary to draft them without compromising its constitutional goals.
PIB Headquarters
Processed Shark Fins seized by Customs at Chennai Airport
On Monday based on intelligence that some wildlife/marine product are likely to be smuggled to Singapore special alert and vigil was maintained by AIU officers at the departure terminal to catch the smugglers. The officers noticed that one male passenger was moving in a suspicious manner with a carton box in departure area. A close watch was kept on his movement and he was intercepted after he had cleared immigration and was proceeding towards security check. From his boarding pass and passport the passenger was identified as one Basheer Ahamed  who was bound for Singapore by Indigo Airlines Flight 6E-53. He was questioned about the contents of his carton box. As he was evasive in his reply he along with his checked in luggage was brought in for detailed examination. On opening the carton box, one white HDPE gunny bag was found inside . On opening the gunny bag 8 kg of suspected wild life product similar to shark fin were found inside.
The suspected shark fins were got examined by Wild Life Crime Control Bureau officials who certified that same as “processed shark fins” and there was a probability that these belonged belong to a CITES listed species. Moreover, as the export of shark fins is prohibited as per the Foreign Trade Policy, the 8 Kg shark fins worth Rs. 4.5 lakhs were seized under the provisions of Customs Act read with FT 1992.
Shark fin Soup is an expensive delicacy served in high end restaurants abroad. The Chinese consider it a symbol of prosperity and conferrer of good health. The practice of finning is causing the collapse of shark populations around the world.
Further investigation is under progress according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Operation Greens Scheme
Ministry of Food Processing Industries launched Operation Greens scheme in November, 2018 for integrated development of Tomato, Onion and Potato  value chain with the objectives to enhance value realization of TOP farmers; reduction in post-harvest losses; price stabilization for producer and consumers and increase in food processing capacities and value addition etc.
The scheme provides for short term intervention by way of providing transportation and storage subsidy @ 50% and long term intervention through value addition projects in identified production clusters with Grant-in-aid @ 35% to 70% of eligible project cost subject to maximum of Rs. 50 crore per project.
Under the scheme, state-wise funds are not allocated as the scheme is demand driven and projects are approved as per scheme guidelines on the basis of applications received for setting up of projects in eligible production clusters. The details of the funds allocated and released under the scheme since inception is given in the table below.

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Year
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BE
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RE
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AE
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2018-19
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0.00
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200.00
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5.50
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2019-20
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200.00
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32.48
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2.84
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2020-21
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127.50
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38.22
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38.21
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2021-22
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73.40
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-
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15.84 [till 05.08.2021]
The scheme aims to promote Farmer Producers Organizations , agri-logistics, processing facilities and value addition etc. in identified production clusters and accordingly 6 projects worth project cost of ₹363.30 Crore, with grant-in-aid of ₹136.82 Cr, targeting 31 FPOs in 6 production clusters are approved so far one each for tomato, onion and potato in Gujarat , two for onion in Maharashtra  and one for tomato in Andhra Pradesh.
As per budget Announcement 2021-22, expanded operation greens scheme covers 22 perishables including shrimp.
The crop-wise/state-wise specific funds are not earmarked under the scheme as the scheme is demand driven and projects are sanctioned in the identified production clusters on the basis of the applications received from investors against Expression of Interest  issued from time to time.
This information was given by Minister of State, M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Multiple Ways to establish Veracity of Aadhaar : UIDAI
The issue of how to verify the genuineness of an Aadhaar card is often faced by organizations, when they are presented to them as a proof of identities.
Unique Identification Authority of India  has stated that the veracity of ‘Aadhaar’ can be easily established both in an online and offline mode as mentioned below:
- Online Mode- Age Band, Gender, State and last 3 digits of Mobile of an Aadhaar Holder can be verified by visiting https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar by feeding the Aadhaar number.
- Offline Mode- Every Aadhaar card /Aadhaar letter/e Aadhaar has a Secure QR code printed on it, which contains demographic details as well as photograph of the Aadhaar number holder. Even if the Aadhaar card is tampered with by photo shopping another person’s photograph, the Information in the QR code is secure and tamper-proof as it is digitally signed by UIDAI. The QR code can be read by “Aadhaar QR scanner” App available on Play Store and App Store.
UIDAI recommends verifying ‘Aadhaar’ as an additional check for residents, for instance, at the time of hiring an employee, domestic worker, driver or renting out to a tenant. The general public can also verify another person’s Aadhaar as a part of the background check at any point of time.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet Secretary chairs NCMC meeting to review preparedness for the impending Cyclone in the Bay of Bengal
A meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee , chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba, was held today to review the preparations for the impending cyclone over the Bay of Bengal.
IMD informed that the Depression, that has developed in the Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a Cyclonic storm and is likely to cross Odisha and West Bengal coasts by May 20, 2020. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by high speed winds and tidal waves are expected.
During the meeting, officers of the concerned State Governments confirmed their preparedness to deal with any emerging situation arising out of the cyclonic storm. Further, the State Governments have adequately warned fishermen not to venture into the sea. Cyclone shelters have been readied and areas requiring evacuation of people identified.
NDRF, Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard have been put on alert and are coordinating with State Government Authorities. They are prepositioning themselves adequately. MHA is also in continuous touch with the State Governments and concerned Central Agencies
Cabinet Secretary took stock of the current situation and preparedness for rescue and relief operations and directed that immediate assistance, as required, be provided.
Senior officials of the Ministries of Home, Defence, as well as those from IMD, NDMA and NDRF, attended the meeting. Chief Secretaries and other senior officers from the State Governments participated in the meeting through Video Conference.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensions, due from 01.07.2021
An increase of 3% over the existing rate of 28% of the Basic Pay / Pension
This will benefit about 47.14 lakh Central Government employees and 68.62 lakh pensioners
Impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.9,488.70 crore per annum
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief  to pensioners w.e.f. 1.7.2021 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 28% of the Basic Pay / Pension, to compensate for price rise.
This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.9,488.70 crore per annum. This will benefit about 47.14 lakh Central Government employees and 68.62 lakh pensioners.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communiqué
Shri Justice Ajay Tewari, has tender his resignation from the office of Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court, in pursuance of proviso  to clause  of Article 217 of the Constitution, with effect from 15th March, 2022.
Department of Justice , Ministry of Law & Justice.
AYUSH
NABH and NABL Accreditation to two more Ayush Institutes
Two more Ayush Institutes join the coveted league of NABH and NABL accredited institutions
Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi becomes the first Institute under CCRAS to get NABH accreditation
Amid the rising global demand for Ayush, the institutes and hospitals in the area of Indian Systems of Medicine continue to upgrade medical infrastructure and facilities at a rapid pace. Two of the premiere institutes under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences  of the Ministry of Ayush namely, Central Ayurveda Research Institute , New Delhi, and Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi, have been accredited with NABH and NABL accreditations, respectively.
It is noteworthy that NABH is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programs for healthcare organizations. The accreditation focus on patient safety and quality of healthcare based upon national/international standards.
On this achievement Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush congratulated the officers and staffs of both the institutes for their dedication and consistent efforts. Shri Pramod Kumar Pathak, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, representative of both the institutes were present in the formal gathering at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi.
Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi, was established in the year 1979 under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences , Ministry of Ayush, and is dedicated to Clinical Research in Ayurveda and extends health care services through special OPDs in Ayurveda as General OPD, Preventive Cardiology & Lifestyle Changes, ENT OPD, Geriatric OPD, Balroga, Sandhiroga, Clinical Psychology, and Marma OPD. With such critical healthcare services on offer, the NABH accreditation will affect thousands of patients visiting the institute for a wide range of healthcare purposes.
NABL accreditation to CCRAS-CARI, Jhansi 
Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi  is one of the premium institutes of CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, with state-of-the-art Quality Control Laboratories , Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Central Herbarium and Museum, and National Raw Drugs Repository .
Apart from these two CCRAS institutes, National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma , Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala has also got NABL MT accreditation for its clinical laboratory services. NARIP, Kerala is one of the premier research Institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of Ayush.
Ministry of Education
NCC/NSS education in the curriculum under NEP
The National Education Policy , 2020, in para 6.17 provides that under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence, State Governments may encourage opening NCC wings in their secondary and higher secondary schools, including those located in tribal dominated areas. Central Board of Secondary Education offers NCC as an optional subject in classes IX-XII in those schools which offer NCC and it is managed by the Directorate of NCC under the Ministry of Defence. NCC training is also implemented in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti as per the provisions and policy issued by Director General, NCC, Ministry of Defence.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Union Panchayati Raj Minister Shri Giriraj Singh to launch SMS sending functionality to inform MPs/MLAs about the commencement of drone flying in their constituency under SVAMITVA Scheme
The involvement of Elected Representatives provides confidence among the masses about scheme implementation
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Shri Giriraj Singh will launch the new functionality developed wherein SMS will be rolled out to MPs and MLAs informing about the commencement of drone flying in their respective Constituency scheduled for survey under the SVAMITVA scheme. The Minister will launch the functionality On 11th March 2022 in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Department of Science & Technology , Ministry of Civil Aviation , Survey of India , National Informatics Centre .
This new functionality will help in wider outreach and transparency of the scheme. With the involvement of Elected Representatives  it will provide confidence among the masses about scheme implementation.
SVAMITVA, a Central Sector Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj was nationally launched by the Prime Minister on National Panchayati Raj Day, 24th April 2021 after successful completion of pilot phase of scheme in 9 states.The scheme aims to provide the ‘record of rights’ to village household owners in rural Abadi areas and issuance of Property cards.
The Scheme is being implemented across the country in a phased manner over a period of five years  and would eventually cover all villages across the country by 2025. Scheme is achieving different milestone in its journey of saturating the scheme across the country, so far drone flying has been saturated in 108 districts across various States and Union Territories with many more on the verge of completion.
The Scheme has proved to become crucial in the development of the Rural India. SVAMITVA provides Record of rights to the individuals against their property which can be used as financial asset for taking loans and other benefits. With the use of Modern Technology this scheme is being carried out to further benefit millions of rural property owners.
Ministry of Defence
India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
India carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on November 23, 2022. The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters of the system.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
GST e-invoice system completed journey of 3 months; Enabled more than 37000 tax payers to generate more than 1680 Lakh Invoice Reference Numbers 
603 Lakhs e-invoices generated in December 2020 as compared to 589 lakhs in November 2020
GST e-invoice system, the game changer in the GST system, has completed journey of three months and has facilitated smooth transition of the tax payers to the new platform. It has enabled more than 37000 tax payers to generate more than 1680 Lakh Invoice Reference Numbers , during last three months from the NIC developed e-Invoice system.
Starting with with 495 lakhs during October 2020, generation of e-Invoice has increased to 589 lakhs in November 2020 and 603 Lakhs in December 2020. Interestingly the e-way bill generation from the NIC  developed e-way bill system is also highest during September to December 2020 compared to same months of previous years.
The response of the system is good and generation of IRNs is hassle-free during this period. However, there have been common errors such as repeated requests on same document number, simultaneous requests on same document number, requests with validation or calculation errors etc. Proactive measures taken by NIC Help desk, including communication with tax payers about the issues through mails and telephonic calls and suggestion of corrective measures, has facilitated in bringing the errors down. NIC has also started sending the daily update to the generators of IRN about the number and value of the IRN generated by him/her.
The Government has reduced the aggregate turnover cut off to Rs. 100 Crores per annum for generation of IRN by the tax payers from 1st January 2021. NIC has already enabled the API and offline tool based sites for these tax payers. NIC is also geared up with adequate infrastructure to handle the generation of e-invoices from these tax payers from 1st January 2021. NIC portal facilitates the big tax payers, whose turnover is more than Rs. 500 Crores, to enable direct API access to their suppliers and clients from their systems.
Keeping requirements of small tax payers in view, NIC has developed the offline Excel based IRN preparation and printing tool, called as NIC-GePP tool for the small tax payers. This application will allow the tax payers to enter the invoice details, prepare the file to upload on NIC IRN portal, download the IRN with QR code and print the e-invoice with QR code.
Special Service and Features
Shri Sovan Kumar Dash takes charge as Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Ernakulam
Kochi: March 17, 2022
Shri Sovan Kumar Dash, former District Judge of Odisha Judicial Service has taken over as Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal-2, Ernakulam on 17.03.2022.
He had worked as District Judge in various District Courts in Odisha prior to taking up the present posting.
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